North end: A2 near Grevena Length 174 km | South end: A1 near Lamia | |
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Regions: West Macedonia, Thessaly, Central Greece Major cities Trikala, Karditsa, Grevena | ||
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Motorway 3 (A3), or the Central Greece motorway is a motorway under construction in Greece. It will lead from the Motorway 1 near Lamia to the Motorway 2 near Grevena, passing Karditsa, Trikala and Kalambaka. It will carry the European route E65. Starting from the plain of Phthiotis near Lamia, it will cross the Othrys mountains, the plains of western Thessaly and the mountains Antichasia, Chasia and Pindos. Its total length will be 174 km. The concession company is Kentriki Odos, which is a joint venture of ACS Group, Ferrovial and GEK Terna. The contest began in May 2005 and ended on 31 May 2007 with the signing of the contract. The commencement of the 30 years concession period started in March 2008. However, as of 2016, construction of the 32km Lamia – Xyniada and 50km Trikala – Kallithea segments is suspended due to lack of funds and only the middle segment (Xyniada – Trikala – 80km) is under construction. The completition date of the whole motorway is currently unknown, but it will not happen earlier than 2020, while the first section between Xyniada and Trikala will be opened in March 2017.
